We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineer with a background in industrial automation and machine building. You will own the full cycle ; from translating functional designs into reliable control systems, through to commissioning machines on-site, both locally and internationally.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable on the shop floor as much as behind a screen, and who takes real ownership of their work from start to finish.

⚠ Please read before applying

• This is a machine building role. Candidates from the process industry (chemical, water, oil & gas) are not a perfect fit as the working context and mindset are fundamentally different.

• This is not an IT or general software engineering role. Candidates without direct industrial automation experience will not be considered.

• Siemens TIA Portal experience is a hard requirement. Please do not apply if you have not worked with it hands-on in real projects.

• This role requires relocation to the Netherlands after a successful trial period. Only apply if you are genuinely open to this.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop, configure, and implement software based on functional designs

• Translate system requirements into robust and efficient control systems

• Commission machines on-site, domestically and internationally

• Contribute to the development of control systems, data collection, and data processing solutions

• Integrate PLC systems with HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks

• Plan and monitor project progress to meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets

• Provide technical support, including participation in a rotating on-call rota (primarily remote, approximately once every 10 weeks)

What You Bring

• HBO (Bachelor-level) working and thinking level

• Several years of experience as a Software Engineer in industrial automation

• Strong, proven hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal — evidenced in real project work

• Background specifically in machine building (not process industry)

• Comfortable with on-site machine commissioning, including international travel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English

• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call support rota

• Experience with Allen Bradley and SEW MoviTools/MoviSuite is a plus

Technology Stack

Must Have

• Siemens TIA Portal (STEP 7 – S7-1200 / S7-1500)

• PLC programming: LAD, FBD, SCL/STL

• WinCC (HMI development)

• Industrial control system design

Industrial Communication Protocols

• PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP

• Modbus (TCP/RTU)

• OPC UA

HMI, SCADA & Data

• HMI configuration and visualisation

• SCADA systems

• Data acquisition and logging

• Basic SQL or industrial data systems knowledge is a plus

Nice to Have

• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)

• SEW MoviTools / MoviSuite

• Motion control systems and servo drives

• VFD configuration and drive systems

• Ability to read electrical schematics (e.g., EPLAN)

• Understanding of safety PLC concepts

• Structured Text (SCL) programming